Bosnia Highlights
Ottoman bridges, mountain rivers and a city that defied a siege
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Europe's most compelling and underrated destinations — Sarajevo's extraordinary history and Ottoman-Austro-Hungarian architecture, Mostar's iconic bridge, the emerald rivers of the Una and Neretva, and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Balkans.
Top Bosnia Highlights to Visit
Handpicked destinations for the ultimate bosnia highlights experience
Sarajevo Old Town (Baščaršija)
The Ottoman heart of a city that survived a siege
Baščaršija is Sarajevo's Ottoman old bazaar — a perfectly preserved 15th-century commercial district of mosques, hans (caravanserais), craft workshops, and coffee houses. Founded by the Ottoman governor Gazi Husrev-beg in 1462, it is one of the finest Ottoman streetscapes in Europe. The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque, the Sebilj fountain, and the coppersmith street (Kazandžiluk) are the highlights of a district that survived the 1992–95 siege largely intact.
Highlights
- One of the finest Ottoman streetscapes in Europe
- The Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque — the finest Ottoman mosque in the Balkans
- The Sebilj fountain — the symbol of Sarajevo
- Kazandžiluk — the coppersmith street
- Traditional Bosnian coffee culture
Things to Do
- Explore the coppersmith workshops
- Visit the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque
- Drink Bosnian coffee at a traditional café
- Browse the craft shops
- Walk to the Latin Bridge (assassination site of Franz Ferdinand)
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
April–October; evenings are most atmospheric
Recommended Duration
Half day to full day
Typical Cost
Free to explore; mosque visits free
Travel Tips
- ·Fly via Vienna, Istanbul, or Ljubljana
- ·Sarajevo is very affordable — budget €40–60/day
- ·The Baščaršija is the best base — walking distance to all sights
- ·Combine with a day trip to Mostar (2.5 hours)
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Kravice Waterfalls
A hidden paradise — Bosnia's most beautiful natural wonder
Kravice Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful natural attractions in the Balkans — a series of tufa waterfalls on the Trebižat River, forming a natural amphitheatre of cascading water and emerald pools. The falls are 25 metres high and 120 metres wide, and the turquoise swimming pools at their base are one of the most inviting natural swimming spots in Europe. Located 40km from Mostar, Kravice is easily combined with a visit to the Stari Most bridge.
Highlights
- 25-metre waterfalls forming a natural amphitheatre
- Turquoise swimming pools at the base of the falls
- One of the most beautiful natural swimming spots in Europe
- The surrounding tufa landscape — unique geology
- Boat trips on the pools below the falls
Things to Do
- Swim in the turquoise pools
- Walk the path around the falls
- Take a boat trip on the lower pools
- Picnic on the banks of the Trebižat
- Combine with Mostar (40km)
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
June–September for swimming; spring for the highest water flow
Recommended Duration
2–3 hours
Typical Cost
Entry 5 BAM (approx. £2.50)
Travel Tips
- ·Hire a car from Mostar — no public transport to the falls
- ·Arrive early in summer — the falls get very crowded by midday
- ·Bring a towel and swimwear — the swimming is the main attraction
- ·The falls are most impressive in spring when the water flow is highest
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